"ancestor spirit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ancestor spirits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ancestor spirit (plural ancestor spirits)
  1. (anthropology, religion) The spirit of a human that has died, often venerated in religious ceremonies. Categories (topical): Anthropology, Religion Related terms: ancestor worship
    Sense id: en-ancestor_spirit-en-noun-Bx4wdC0p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anthropology, human-sciences, lifestyle, religion, sciences

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